Brazilian/American thrashers SEPULTURA have released the following statement regarding the passing of SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray:

"RIP Paul Gray, we're shocked and very sad, this is another tragic loss for our metal community."

Urbandale police said a man was found dead in a hotel room in Urbandale on Monday morning.

Police said there was no evidence of foul play observed, but a complete investigation will be completed by Urbandale police detectives.

In April 2010 it was announced that Gray had joined HAIL!, the supergroup featuring mainstays Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA), Tim "Ripper" Owens (BEYOND FEAR, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH), David Ellefson (MEGADETH). He was supposed to replace the group's original member, David Ellefson, who was unable to take part in HAIL!'s upcoming touring activities due to his renewed collaboration with MEGADETH.